Nebraska Dams
2,954 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,954
High Hazard
156
5.3%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
812
Average Age
51 yrs
Hazard Classification
High156 (5.3%)
Significant215 (7.3%)
Low2,582 (87.4%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory1,438 (48.7%)
Fair304 (10.3%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory812 (27.5%)
Not Rated400 (13.5%)
Federal
40
State
54
Local
1,181
Private
1,641
Tallest Dams
- Medicine Creek Dam165 ft
- Kingsley 162 ft
- Trenton Dam144 ft
- Davis Creek Dam144 ft
- Enders Dam134 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Medicine Creek DamHigh
- Kingsley High
- Trenton DamHigh
- Davis Creek DamHigh
- Enders DamHigh
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Nebraska
Showing 426–450 of 796
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisling Dam Gage County | 17 | 1980 | Low | Poor |
| Kingsley Road Dam Stanton County | 26 | 1978 | Low | Poor |
| King Ranch Dam Morrill County | 26 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| King Dam Gosper County | 21 | 1964 | Low | Poor |
| Kilpatrick Dam Box Butte County | 26 | 1912 | Low | Poor |
| Kerwood Dam Thayer County | 27 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Kerkman'S Kove Dam Antelope County | 46 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| Keller Dam 739 Gosper County | 29 | 1963 | Low | Poor |
| Keller Dam 3686 Harlan County | 12 | 1976 | Low | Poor |
| Keller Dam 2739 Keya Paha County | 24 | 2003 | Low | Poor |
| Keller Dam 2182 Clay County | 25 | 1982 | Low | Poor |
| Keller Dam Custer County | 19 | 1964 | Low | Poor |
| Keifer Dam Nuckolls County | 28 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Kavan Dam 2 Saunders County | 18 | 1966 | Low | Poor |
| Kaupp West Irrigation Dam Keya Paha County | 38 | 1961 | Low | Poor |
| Kaupp Southwest Dam Keya Paha County | 24 | 1973 | Low | Poor |
| Kaupp East Irrigation Dam Keya Paha County | 41 | 1961 | Low | Poor |
| Kaupp Dam 4 Keya Paha County | 64 | 1979 | Low | Poor |
| Karr Dam Webster County | 21 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Kappelman Dam Keya Paha County | 32 | 1964 | Low | Poor |
| Kamm Dam Red Willow County | 14 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
| Kaldahl Dam 238 Nuckolls County | 26 | 1970 | Low | Poor |
| Kahrs Dam 620 Franklin County | 15 | 1948 | Low | Poor |
| Kadlecek Dam Sheridan County | 33 | 1955 | Low | Poor |
| Jurgens Dam 4787 Gage County | 21 | 1960 | Low | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.